The Real Leather. Stay Different. Vietnam 2026 workshop series has officially crossed the finish line! It has been an incredible journey across the country, connecting young talent with the timeless art of leather craftsmanship.
Charting the Journey: Key Milestones
From North to South, we’ve travelled the S-shaped land to inspire the next generation of fashion designers. This wasn’t just a tour; it was a movement for the Vietnamese fashion community:
📍 4 Major Cities: Hanoi, Hue, Da Nang, and Ho Chi Minh City.
🏫 17 Leading Schools: Partnering with the top fashion universities and colleges in the country.
👥 900+ Students: Over 900 young designers joined us for hands-on training.
More Than Just a Classroom
We moved past the textbooks to give students a real-world look at the industry. In these workshops, young designers were able to:
We believe these experiences are the perfect foundation for students to build their careers. Our goal is to give every participant the confidence to create “masterpieces” that are bold, unique, and truly #StayDifferent.
We can’t wait to see how you turn these new skills into “explosive” entries for this year’s competition.
Are you ready to showcase your design to the world?
Submit your entries at link: https://rlsd.internationaldesigncomp.com/competition-event/vietnam-2026/
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